FR2501963A1 - COMPLETE LITTER FOR CATS READY TO USE, DISPOSABLE AND ITS PACKAGING - Google Patents

Abstract

THE INVENTION RELATES TO A PRODUCT WHOSE APPLICATION FOR DOMESTIC USE FOR CATS ALLOWS THE USE OF "COMPLETE BEDS TO BE DISCARDED" AFTER USE, THE EASY HANDLING OF WHICH ELIMINATES ANY RISK OF COMING IN CONTACT WITH A SOILED PRODUCT AND CANCEL ALL OPERATIONS OF CLEANING. THE "WRINKLE-COMPACTABLE" WATERPROOF PRODUCT AND OF REDUCED VOLUME AT THE TIME OF DISPOSAL IS ANTI-POLLUTANT. IT IS DEODORANT AND ANTISEPTIC. IT IS PARTICULARLY CLEAN AND HYGIENIC. IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT, EASILY TRANSPORTABLE AND STORABLE. IT OFFERS MAXIMUM COMFORT FOR CATS AND PEOPLE. IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH A PACKAGING PROCESS SPECIFIC TO THE INVENTION WHICH OFFERS THE USE OF BIODEGRADABLE RECEPTACLE BINS TO DISCARD. THE PRODUCT CONSISTS OF A WATERPROOF, UNBREAKABLE, "CRUSH-COMPACTABLE", PRINTABLE SUPPORT 6; OF AN ABSORBENT TRAY 7 IMPREGNATED WITH A DEODORANT 8 AND AN ANTISEPTIC 8A; OF A "TRAY" DRAIN 1 SERVING AS A FILLING TEMPLATE; A NEW BEDDING PRODUCT 2 AND A PROTECTIVE FILM 3.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a method of "complete litter for cats, ready to use, disposable after use" intended to eliminate all the disadvantages resulting from

  the use of currently used products and techniques.

  This process consists of a very enveloping support, imper-

  moisture-resistant, "crease-compactable" and

  to get an advertising impression, of a complex drain plus absorbing tray, itself deodorant and antiseptic. The

  drain by its form of manufacture serves as a template for filling

  wise for the product -new- of litter. The whole is protected by a polyethylene film. Everything is conditioned

  automatically by folding the support. This invention

  also concerns the packaging process -Pack-

  adapted to the product, allowing the simultaneous use of a tray

receptacle to throw.

  It exists on the market, in the field of invention

  long-known use which requires the manipulation of

  a heavy product, usually sepiolite-type clay granules, or sand, or soil that must be spread in a container with sometimes a protection of the latter by newspapers or trash bags

  which, once used, must be decanted

  dispose of in a bin or garbage chute, requiring cleaning of the container and its surroundings, usually in a domestic area. This implies the following disadvantages: - impractical storage on the ground; - a difficult handling manipulation, tiring dusty, with risks of accidental spillage of the product; - an approximate dosage therefore expensive or not very effective; - placing in the container a protection

  unsuitable, therefore unstable (usually old

  nal); - the often annoying sound of chippings that the cat moves on a smooth, hard surface; - but the major problem is the removal of soiled litter; handling dirty, smelly, disgusting, in any case absolutely unhygienic both at home and throughout its evacuation by the

  rubbish dump, garbage cans, maintenance service of the

  furniture and the road - which inevitably leads to pollution; another drawback is the handling of the contaminated container and its cleaning, generally in a sink or

  a bathtub which is contrary to the rental norms of hy-

  relating to the evacuation of waste water and

  believes adds to the risk of clogging appliances and appliances.

lisations.

  The object of the present invention is therefore to propose a product called "complete cat litter ready for use, disposable after use" which makes it possible to avoid these drawbacks,

  its conditioning, and its schematic process of

  which must reduce its cost price.

  The invention thus relates to a method of manufacturing "complete litter" disposable comprising a support type "Tyrek" laminated with an aluminum foil, or similar product, an advantageous thickness of between 35 and 60 mm , whose particularities are: - impermeability to moisture, when handling after use it will form a waterproof pocket;

  - tearproof and not scratchable, it will not be damaged

  mage of the cat's scratches; - its very large dimensions 755 x 655 mm allow to adapt to all conventional containers giving a stable and total protection. In the closed position before use, with a dimension of 425 x 325 mm, the support ensures perfect packaging and a dimensional stability of

  the entire product allowing for manipulation and storage

kage better.

  - its quality of being crumble-compactable, that is to say to form, first by the meeting of the edges then

  "crinkle", an impervious pocket of small size

  nititively close which makes waterproof the litter complete used to throw whatever its position. This manipulation makes it possible to avoid any contact with the soiled litter, assuring a

total hygiene and safety.

  - the support is printable so likely to receive

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advertising and instructions.

  The support will receive, positioned at its center and possibly maintained by a line of "Hot-Melt" glue, an absorbent plate constituted by flakes of cellulose or similar product having an advantageous weight of I80 to 300 g / m2 for a

  approximately 5 mm thick and which will be bathed or sprayed

  a deodorant and an antiseptic. The peculiarities are: - the distribution and stabilization of liquids (urine) in the lower part, ie under the drain that we describe after; - lightness and a low cost price; - the comfort of the elimination of odors thanks to the deodorant;

  15. - hygiene and safety due to the action of antisep-

  tick. On the absorbent tray will be positioned a drain which, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, will serve as a filling template for the litter material that we describe.

  in detail below. This soft cardboard drain, or

  similar weight, from 400 to 500 g / m2 for a thick

  approximately 5 mm, will be embossed in a 25 mm

  squared, then perforated with holes 3 mm in diameter at intervals

  sections of the lower grooves formed by the waffle pattern

  age of 25 mm squared (other drawings may be

  folded), then it will be preformed by simple folding so as to

  become a "tray". This drain will offer in addition to these advantages

  the following particularities: - lightness and a low cost price; - after the flow of urine the drain prevents all

  of the latter, which will be distributed and stabilized

  place in the absorbent tray - odor stabilization; - The embossing, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention avoids the scattering of the litter. Nice to

  paws and claws-it adds to the comfort of the cat, by oppo-

  the usual use of smooth surface PVC trays and / or

  non-fixed protections. In addition, the noise level will be improved.

  when the cat scratches his litter, no longer disturbing the people living around him, especially at night;

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  - the quality, form and design are

  the possibility of being "crushed-compacted" to form a

  pocket-sized pocket to be compacted and secured to the waterproof support

  méable. The "tray" used as a drain, thus manufactured, became a filling template for receiving the litter product. An important characteristic of the process according to the invention consists in the fact of the manufacture and

  the use of a litter product - new - produced in particular

  the paper made into "balls" of 7, 5, 3 and 1.5 mm in diameter, making it a comfortable and lightweight product

  as opposed to the usual use of heavy products,

  noisy and noisy like the clay granules of type se-

  piolite. Its volume will be about 0.0025 m3 for a weight

  about I500 g / m2, or 240 gr. about per unit of

  SPECT. Other advantageous features of this product are: - drains liquids and desiccates excrement; - prevents odors; - does not adhere to the cat's paws; - total absence of dust; - lightness, it allows a comfortable handling for the user and advantageous for the industrial (manufacture, transport, storage, etc ...)

- very low sound level.

  The "tray" then filled with the litter product re-

  cevra on the top a protective film of a thickness

  between 20 and 35 mm. we can envisage a film of po-

  lyéthylène. This film will be fixed on the edge of the "tray" by a line of hot melt glue called "Hot-Melt" which allows for its very short setting time, included from I to

  I.5 seconds, considerably increase production.

  This "tearable" protection is removed by means of a

  I5 mm tongue formed by the overhang of the film on one of the

  rated, which allows, by pulling, to desolder the film pro

  tector of the line or point of glue, and to release the litter surface. This tongue will be folded inwards so

to remain prehensible.

  Transparent film guarantees quantity and quality

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  -5- exact product litter, also ensuring the safety of its transport and storage. It is printed in a way that explains the instructions. He is hygienic and

disposable.

  The complex called "tray" comprising the drain, the litter product and the protective film is positioned on the complex - impermeable support plus absorbent plateau, and

  allows the packaging phase of the complete litter.

  This is achieved by folding the overhangs of the im-

  permeable on its four sides. The two small sides are first folded towards the center, then the two large ones which, by their dimensions, are found side by side. The whole as well

  formed, receives a light pressing to obtain a good

  born, then will be permanently closed by the long-term

  tudinal, straddling both edges, an adhesive-printed 20 mm wide, having a 20 mm return to one of its

  ends to make it prehensible.

  According to another very advantageous characteristic of the invention and in the continuity of manufacture we pass from the unit of a complete litter to its packaging which

  allows the packaging "Pack" of 6, 129 18, or 24 units "lit.

  re complete for cats ready for disposable use ".

  Much progress is being made in the manufacture of biodegradable disposable cardboard bins, which form the exact measurement of "litter", provides a receptacle for the latter without having to buy a container that may not match the dimensions. Replaceable to the purchase of each "Pack" they are practical, hygienic, soundproof, they can travel for the use of litter by car, train, boat, plane, house

  campaign, etc ... They allow transport and storage

  easy and clean, ensuring a solid and

manages "Packs".

  The method, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, is the manufacture of two bins per "pack", in

  500 to 800 g / m2 molded cardboard, the first of which receives

  6, 12, 18 or 24 "complete litters" and the second

  used to cap, in the form of a lid, the pile of

  These bins have an edge height of 8 to 9 cm for a surface corresponding to a unit of "litters

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  They are advertising, they can be

  They are light and of a low cost price which

  in any case, would be included in the cost of a condition

traditional hardcover.

  Stacking, thus achieved, arrives in its final phase of conditioning, which is to be totally wrapped

  by a heat-sealed polyethylene film, comprising a system

  me handles. The printable film receives the brand image, advertising, and all the mandatory mentions as to the quality of the product. We will take into account that in the formula of a "Pack" of 6 "litters" it will be used only the lower tray. Below we give a weight quote of "Packs" of 6, 12, 18 or 24 "full litters" ready to go with margin of plus or minus IO0 depending on the manufacture and choice of materials - I unit "complete litter "............ 0.400 kg - I" pack "of 6" complete litters "(I tray) 2.6I3 kg - I" pack "of 12" complete litters ".. ..... 0 5,216 kg - I "pack" of 18 "complete litters" ...... 7,631 kg - I "pack" of 24 "complete litters" .oose .... 10,061 kg Referring to attached drawing, we will describe below

  in more detail the illustrative and non-limiting embodiment

  tative of the invention; in this drawing: 25. - Figure 1 shows a section of "complete litter" in one or the other direction, scale I / I; Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 79 89 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and

  14 shows, in plan and in section, the schematic method of

  bridging the "complete litter", at a scale of 1/5; - Figures 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 shows, in plan and section, the schematic method of packaging a "pack"

  from 12 "full litters" to 1/5 scale.

  The disposable ready-to-use complete cat litter consists of a molded cardboard drain 1 formed into a laminated tray 1c, embossed and perforated 1b that receives a product.

  of litter 2 made of particles in the form of "balls" of different

  ferent diameters, all protected by a transparent polyethylene film 3 having a tab 4 to release it by pulling it. The film 3 is welded by dots or dashes of glue

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  -7- "Hot-blelt" 5 on the periphery of the "tray" 1. Support

  impermeable to moisture, tear-proof, not scratch-resistant,

  sand-compactable "and printable 6 receives an absorbent tray

  7 impregnated with a deodorant 8 and an antiseptic 8a. The meal-

  7 can be fixed on the support 6 by a dash of glue "Hot-> Ielt" 7a. The whole set up 1I 2, 3, 4, 5, 69 7, 89

  will be wrapped by the overhangs of the support 6 printed 6a and fer-

by the adhesive 9.

  The schematic manufacturing process and the conditioning

  of the litter, complete consists in the fact that one intervenes in the following order: - cutting in the format of the soft cardboard to serve as

  drain I and introduction to the so-called

  périeure. Embossing cardboard I according to the drawing, then perforations along ribs lb. Formatting the cardboard 1 by lifting the edges by simply folding, the fold will be inside

  in the corners lc. Filling the "tray" I thus ob-

  holding, becoming a filling template by the litter product 2 itself, exact dosing and leveling by raking 2a. Gluing by a dash of 4 so-called melt glue

  "Hot-Melt" on the edge of the "tray" 1.

  Passage of the transparent polyethylene film 39 beforehand

  3a award winning being fixed on the line of glue 5 leaving a protrusion of the film 3 of I5 mm corresponding to the tongue

  tearing 4 before being automatically cut. The LAN-

  Watch 4 will be folded inward.

  - simultaneously, on another so-called lower chain,

  scrolling of the support 6 to the previously printed 6a, on the-

  which is positioned the absorbent plate 7 from an intermediate chain where it has been impregnated by bath or

  spraying a deodorant product 8 and an anti-deodorant

  septic 8a. Absorbent tray 7 can be attached to the sup-

port 6 by a dash of glue 7a.

  - The two chains meet by positioning the "tray" 1 on the support 6. Resume on the same chain

  which ensures the folding 6b and 6c of the support 6 of the two small co-

  6b said transverse, then two large sides 6c said longitudinal. The packaging thus obtained receives a slight pressing 6d and its final closure by an adhesive 9

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preprinted.

  - at this stage we move on to a so-called transver-

  dirty for the packaging of the complete litter "en" pack "

  of 6, 12, 18 or 24 units. The reference figures illus-

  trent the packaging of a "pack" of 12 units. Cardboard boxes 10 and 11 preformed are introduced on the chain. the

  lower tray IO receives the desired amount of "litter",

  pounded very exactly on each other, then the upper tray 11 comes "hat" the pile thus obtained. It is then the last phase where the whole will be wrapped by a heat-sealed polyethylene film 12, printed in advance and

  comprising 13 pre-cut handles.

  The method, object of the invention, can be used in all cases where one has a domestic cat or other animals such as rabbits, hamster, etc ... and substitute in an advantageous manner (comfort, safety , hygiene, etc ...) to all the processes and practices usually used in

this domain.

  It can be seen as a major commercial interest for a

  industrialist dealing with paper and its derivatives, facing a very large potential market taking advantage of a favorable movement of a general campaign conducted in the context of public hygiene.

  It will be of equal interest to the industry sector.

public or private.

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Claims (8)

  I, The complete cat litter ready for use I-   table consists of a molded cardboard drain (1) formed   folded (1c) embossed (1c) and perforated (1b) which   a litter product (2) made of paper particles (cellulose) in the form of "balls" of different diameters (from 1.5mm to 10mm), all protected by a transparent polyethylene film (3) having a tongue ( 4) to release it by pulling it. The film (3) is welded by dots or dashes of "Hot-Melt" glue (5) on the periphery of the "tray" (1). The moisture-proof, tear-proof, non-scratchable, "wrinkle-compactable" and printable support (6) receives an absorbent tray (7) impregnated with a deodorant (8) and a   antiseptic (Sa). The plate (7) can be fixed on the   port (6) by a dash of "Hot-Melt" glue (7a). All put in place (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) will be wrapped by the overflow   of the support (6) printed (6a) and closed by the adhesive (9).   Bedding according to claim 1, characterized by   the fact that the support material (6) of the type "Tyvek" counter-   glued with a sheet of alumunium, or similar product, of a   advantageous thickness of between 35 and 60 μm, is impermeable   able, tearproof, "crease-compactable" and that it allows, after use of the litter, by creasing and compacting it on itself, to throw it without there being possibility of dirty contact.   3. Litter according to claims 1 and 2, characterized   in that use is made of a parf fi ned softboard drain (1), or similar material, of a weight of 400 to 500 g / m 2 for a thickness of about 5 mm, embossed in a 25 mm square, then perforated with holes 3 mm in diameter at the intersections of the lower grooves formed by the embossing pattern, that is to say 25 mm squared (other drawings may be used), then preformed by simply folding so as to become a " tray "which channels the liquids by preventing any reassembly. This drain is "crease-compactable" and serves as a filling template for the product   litter. That the drain by its embossing avoids the scattering   once the litter has been put into action and is   pleasant to the cat's paw and claw. - 10 -   4. Litter as claimed in any one of the claims   1 to 3, characterized by the fact that a deodorant and antiseptic absorbent tray (7) is placed under the drain (1) which ensures the   distribution and stabilization of liquids and odors.   Litter according to one of the claims   I to 4, characterized in that the litter product   "new" is formed of particles of paper (cellulose)   They are made of "balls" of different diameters (from 1.5mm to 10mm) which ensure better drainage, a drying of excrement, which prevents odors and does not adhere to the feet of cats, which do not release any dust and that they are Insonores and light.   Litter according to one of the claims   1 to 5, characterized in that the litter product is   protected by a film of nolvethylene trans aren.   according to any of these claims I to 6, 7. Litter / characterized in that it is packaged in "Pack" (transportable package) grouping 4 to 24 units (specifically 6, I2, I8, 24 units) which is divided so as to release two bins per "pack" serving as receptacles   for a litter unit, the bins being disposable, biodegradable dables, insonores and light.   8. litter according to claim 7, characterized in that the cardboard bins (molded cellulose) (10 and II) are preformed, the lower tray (10) receiving the desired amount of "litter", stacked very exactly one on the others and the upper tray (11) "hatting" the stack thus obtained, the assembly being enveloped by a heat-sealed polyethylene film (12) printed in advance and   comprising handles (13) pre-cut.